04.12.2025 18:50
Following Ukraine's attack on Russian tankers in the Black Sea, Ankara took action. It was emphasized to the representatives of Russia and Ukraine summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Ankara does not want such conflicts in the Black Sea.
After Ukraine's attack on Russian tankers in the Black Sea last week, tensions have escalated significantly. While the possibility of peace between Russia and Ukraine has been shelved for now, a notable step has come from Ankara.
MESSAGE FROM ANKARA TO RUSSIA AND UKRAINE: WE DO NOT WANT CONFLICT
Representatives of Russia and Ukraine were summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the attacks. The emphasis that Ankara does not want such conflicts in the Black Sea was reiterated to both countries.
ATTACK ON RUSSIAN SHIPS IN THE BLACK SEA
In a statement made by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure on November 28, it was reported that a tanker named VIRAT was hit approximately 35 nautical miles offshore in the Black Sea, and rescue units and a commercial vessel were directed to the scene.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu also reported that the health status of the 20 crew members on the vessel named VIRAT is good.
In the ministry's statement on November 30, it was mentioned that the towing operation related to the vessel was ongoing and that the ship was planned to be brought to Türkeli Port.
The ship, under the escort of a tugboat belonging to a private company, was towed from its location in the Black Sea and reached an open area near Sarıyer yesterday.